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How to pronounce 'continuous' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "continuous" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "continuous"

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Simple pronunciation
kn-tihn-yoo-uhs
IPA transcription
/kʰn̩ˈtʰɪn.ju.əs/
Word frequency
4,300th

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What does "continuous" mean?

  1. going on without stopping

Examples of "continuous" in a sentence

  • The movie played for four continuous hours.
  • The continuous rain soaked through my jacket.
  • The continuous beeping of the alarm was annoying.

How common is "continuous"?

Continuous is the 4,300th most common word in English.

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